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1838.] how far that width is occupied by solid ore, or how much it is intermixed with spar, talc and ether matters°. Also, on the continuity of branche. of ore to a reasonable extent, or, on the other hand, on their being short and occurring at considerable intervals. Again, the character of the lodes will have to be described,—whether beds conforming with the stratification of the country, or veins traversing the same.—Whether numerous, parallel to each other, or crossing. —What their direction usually is by the compass.—Whether vertical, or at what angle they deviate from being vertical—Whether they are rich at particular places, as where veins intersect each otber.—What Is the character of the mineral matter, filling the lode where ore is deecient.—Whether this character is different, when near the surface, or when observed at greater depths.—What proportion of the lode appears to be metalliferous, and what barren.

Many consideration. come under this bead—character and habits of th. natives—rate of payment for labor—state of roads and means of transport—supply of timber and other articles required—means of drainage, such u levels for obtaining adita—falla of water for machinery— eams whether constant and sufficient. As no mining opera. tions upon an extended scale can be carried on without a command of cheap and good iron, I shall next advert to the mines and manufacture at this metal, and point out the peculiar advantages possessed by these mountains, over other parts of India, for improvements in that valuable branch of the natural resource. of the country. Septeinler, 1888.

IIl.—Qbw’vation. on .iz new specie. of Cyprinid, with an outline qf a n#w clas.ftcatwn of th. family. By J. MCCLELLAN 0, E.g.. Baigal Medicrni &tablühmmt.

It is almost unnecessary to refer to the following passage which is inserted under the head of European correspondence, page 110. volume I. of this Journal, but it is so apposite to my subject that I must be excused for quoting it as it stands. “I spent some time in Paris this summer and saw a good deal of M. CUVIER. I used the freedom of mentioning your name to him and your desire of taking ‘

In the western pergunahe, Ceptain HIIZRT, In his geological report particularises grey, purple, aod vltriou. copper ore.